Roots @ The Roundhouse?

Subject: Roots @ The Roundhouse?
From: Folknacious
Date: 23 Jan 10 - 12:44 PM

I'm a bit (only a bit mind) surprised that nobody has mentioned last night's Roots @ The Roundhouse fRootsenanny gig. Did anybody else on M'cat go or watch the webcast? Around 12 amazingly good performances by top line artists including June Tabor & the Oyster Band, Martin Simpson, Billy Bragg, Jim Moray, Devon Sproule, Justin Adams, Mustaphas 3 and many more in a surprisingly intimate setting for a big venue. Very good sound, lights, video screens, the full modern works but it felt more like a folk club (with the best floor singers ever!) Morris dancing too!

Subject: RE: Roots @ The Roundhouse?
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 23 Jan 10 - 01:56 PM

I was there - a great night. Kudos to Ian Anderson for putting it all together and assembling such a fantastic bill. 30 years of total dedication to music well and truly celebrated.

There was a special award for David Suff and Tony Engle for Threescore and Ten as well.

Subject: RE: Roots @ The Roundhouse?
From: The Borchester Echo
Date: 24 Jan 10 - 10:20 AM

I wasn't, but I saw most of the podcast while working. Brill sound and vision with (mostly) exciting performances. No cockups (that I could see). Well done to Sam Lee for cracking the whip behind the scenes and to Ian Anderson for keeping it all together onstage. Happy 30th to fRoots. Some pics.

Subject: RE: Roots @ The Roundhouse?
From: Folknacious
Date: 24 Jan 10 - 11:06 AM

Excellent pics!

Subject: RE: Roots @ The Roundhouse?
From: Mrs_Annie
Date: 25 Jan 10 - 09:10 AM

I was there too, but been posting in so many places I forgot this one!

Brilliant venue, brilliant line-up, a really excellent evenings' entertainment.

Well done to Ian and fROots for putting it on.

Subject: RE: Roots @ The Roundhouse?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 25 Jan 10 - 10:40 AM

Yes, a great line-up.

It may have been where I was sitting, but I didn't think that the vocals came across very clearly for most of the evening. June Tabor, however, sounded as clear as a bell!

And I finally heard "Susie Clelland" live!

Well done to the organisers!